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I sit in front of my computer enough to know that sitting in a computer chair for hours on end can hurt your back, your shoulders, your neck, and leave your butt feeling sore.

So, what do you do about it? You find a new gaming chair. But not just any new gaming chair will do. To eliminate a lot of the problems that come from bad posture during prolonged playing, you need an ergonomic chair.

But how do you know which ergonomic chairs are the best ones? If you’re a pro gamer, specifically a pro PC gamer, you know more than I do that finding the best PC gaming chair for you is not always an easy task.

There are a lot of factors that you need to consider before buying the perfect gaming chair for you. Price, size, shape, color, style—these are only some of the things that you should look at. But there are so many types of gaming chairs out there that offer ergonomic support; how do you pick the one that is right for you?

This guide will help you with that endeavor. I have researched and compared several different PC gaming chairs in four different price categories and compiled them all into this article for you. No matter if you are a novice gamer with a small budget, an experienced gamer with a big budget, or somewhere in between, this guide should help you find a gaming chair that is right for you.

Best PC Gaming Chairs Under $1,000

If you are an experienced gamer, you are probably looking at the high-end, ultimate PC gaming chairs—the ergonomic ones with the head and back cushions and the soft, comfortable material. If this is you, then you are going to want to look at the types of gaming chairs discussed in this category.

The chairs in this price range are listed from least expensive to most expensive and offer the best of the best in regards to gaming or working in comfort. You have to pay quite a bit more for them, but you will be getting a lot more for your money than you would get from the lower-priced chairs.

The design of the lower-priced chairs uses cheaper materials, while the chairs in this category, expensive as they may be, use only high-end materials such as real leather and DuPont TPEE mesh to maximize consumer comfort and product durability.

Some features you should expect to see on these chairs include improved ergonomic designs, support of the entire spinal column, many adjustment options to make the chair right for you, and materials that are breathable, flexible, and durable.

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DXRacer Tank Series

The DXRacer is a hefty option and the perfect PC gaming chair for big guys. It has a maximum capacity of up to 450 lbs. and will support gamers as tall as 6’7″. These two aspects really make it the best option for bigger and taller gamers who can’t sit in some of the smaller gaming chairs out there

DXRacer Tank Series Overview

Due to its aluminum base, this chair is a little on the pricey side, but it is stylish and comes in a variety of colors, including black, green, red and blue. It has an improved ergonomic design, which makes it more comfortable and keeps you from getting fatigued.

It has adjustable arms that are designed to protect your shoulders and wrists, as well as an extended backrest to prevent spinal injuries all the way from your pelvis to your neck. It also helps guard against neck and back pain from prolonged sitting.

The back of the seat is flexible and adjustable, and the entire chair is made from the same breathable material found in race cars. It reclines and tilts and comes with a lifetime warranty on the aluminum frame and a 24-month warranty on parts.

One thing that I have come across that you should watch out for on this chair is that the gas spring could slide into the hole it sits in due to the pressure of weight over time. Once it slides into the hole, it can be very tricky or near impossible to remove.

With a weight capacity of 450 pounds, an extra wide seat, and a sturdy aluminum frame, this chair is perfect for bigger gamers who are looking for a strong chair with a little extra room. If you are not a gamer, however, and are just looking for a comfortable computer chair, it is also great for offices because of its gas spring that allows you to adjust it to better fit your office or computer desk.

While it only has three reviews on Amazon, it still cranks out a five-star ranking and high praise from its customers. If you are looking to upgrade your gaming chair, this one could be a serious contender, and you get good quality for your money.

Vertagear Triiger Line 350

The Vertagear Triiger Line 350 doesn’t really look like a gaming chair. In fact, it looks more like a high-end ergonomic office chair—like something from Herman Miller. However, they market it as a gaming chair, so on this list it goes! Overall, though, if flashy design isn’t something you have to have and comfort is more important to you, this chair is a worthy option.

Vertagear Triiger Line 350 Overview

This luxury PC gaming chair, designed with comfort in mind, comes in on the high end of this category. It comes in two colors: red or black. The fine-grain calfskin leather it is made from is smooth, comfortable, and durable.

Like the DX Racer Tank Series mentioned above, it also is ergonomic and has a back that provides lumbar support. This computer chair, however, takes lumbar support one step further by making it multi-directional, meaning you can adjust its angle. This adaptation makes this chair compatible to any body type and ensures maximum comfort.

The chair back is constructed with reinforced DuPont TPEE mesh, which is capable of withstanding high temperatures, enduring heavy hydraulic movements, and keeping retention. All of these are essential for staying comfortable during long hours of gameplay.

With the Triigger, you can adjust the height, tilt tension, recline angle, and seat depth of the chair. The seat can move back and forth, making for a more adjustable seat depth and the chair can recline up to 33 degrees. Another nice thing about the recline angle that the Tank Series doesn’t have is that it can be locked in 22 different positions.

It comes equipped with a dual-spring hub constructed from steel alloy and designed to maintain your balance when you recline the chair. Its five-point aluminum alloy base has built-in Silencer technology to make for noiseless movement. It also comes with a 10-year limited warranty.

Besides being designed with comfort in mind, this chair is also designed with everyone in mind. Its multiple adjustment points make it a computer chair that anyone can conform to fit their body type and comfort styles. It is on the expensive side when it comes to office chairs, but with everything you’re getting, it would be worth every penny.

Best PC Gaming Chairs Under $500

If you are an experienced gamer who is looking for a better gaming chair but don’t want to spend a fortune on one, one of the chairs in this category might be the right choice for you.

The PC gaming chairs listed in the previous category had features such as real leather, DuPont Mesh, aluminum frames, wider seats, and multiple points of adjustment so that everyone who uses it is comfortable. The chairs listed in this category might have features such as vinyl or mold-shaping foam instead of real leather and metal frames instead of aluminum frames.

The materials used in the following gaming chairs may be soft and have padding to increase comfort, but they are not necessarily breathable, meaning you could end up sweating during long gaming sessions. These chairs might also have narrower seats and fewer points of adjustment, meaning they might not be as accommodating to every body type.

While the chairs discussed in this category are still designed with comfort in mind, they are cheaper because they are not as high-end as the chairs in the previous category. They do, however, still make great gaming chairs despite the slight step-backs in quality.

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DXRacer Iron Series

DXRacer’s Iron Series chair is yet another solid option from their plethora of chair series’. The Iron series is a bit bigger than their traditional racing series, and while it definitely looks like a gaming/racing style chair to me, DXRacer markets it as an office chair. In any case, it’s a good option for both use cases and if you’re a gamer who doesn’t want something too flashy looking, the all-black Iron series chair is the perfect middle ground between boring office chairs and overly flashy gaming chairs.

DXRacer Iron Series Overview

Originally designed to be a gaming chair for PCs, this computer chair’s sleek design and ergonomic backrest also makes it a great addition to any office. It comes in an array of colors, including black, red, green, blue, and orange which makes it easy for you to pick the color that best matches the décor of your gaming or office room.

Its seat is stuffed with mold-shaping foam and covered with both perforated vinyl and leather style vinyl, making for comfortable gaming sessions. It has a metal five-point base with a gas spring and a tilt mechanism that allows the chair to tilt up to 14 degrees. 4D adjustable armrests can be rotated 90 degrees, moved up, down, side to side, and in or out, allowing for a little extra room for heavier gamers.

The chair has a tall backrest, at 33 inches and the angle of the backrest can be adjusted up to 135 degrees. It also comes with an adjustable lumbar cushion and headrest. A feature of this chair is the leg rest positioned under the seat that can be pulled out like a recliner and used for extra comfort. There is a lifetime warranty on the frame and a 24-month warranty for accessories.

While the adjustable armrests do their part to accommodate bigger users, the recommended body types are still only slim, average, and athletic. The chair may be firm, sturdy, and comfortable, but with a suggested weight limit of fewer than 275 pounds, it is not necessarily the best choice for bigger-sized gamers.

That con aside, though, this computer chair delivers on comfort and durability, and the many ways it can be adjusted make it easy for it to be adapted to fit any computer desk.

AKRacing K-7 Series

AKRacing’s ergonomic K-7 series gaming chair has quite a few positives going for it. It can recline at a full 180 degrees, it comes in four different color schemes, and it comes with back and neck pillows for added support as well. Ultimately, if you want an alternative to DXRacer’s options, AKRacing is another viable option.

AKRacing K-7 Series Overview

The words comfortable, adjustable, and sturdy are good descriptions of this chair. You can choose black or white as the primary color and blue, red, green, white, or black as the accent color. With all these color variations to choose from, matching the chair to your décor is simple. Not to mention that it’s stylish and bears a resemblance to the interior of a sports car.

There are multiple points of adjustment for this chair. There is a lever to adjust the height and tilt of the seat, a lever to adjust the height of the armrests, and a lever to adjust the angle of the backrest up to 180 degrees. All of these adjustment points mean that any user, big or small, should be able to customize it to their needs to find a comfortable position during long sessions of gaming or working.

This chair, constructed with an entirely metal frame, is extremely safe and super durable. With a class 4 gas lift, it can support up to 396 pounds. The metal base can swivel 360 degrees, and the soft, padded of the chair is as durable as the frame and will not wear out or tear due to prolonged use.

The back of this chair is high to support the entire spinal column and headrest, and lumbar pillows are included to support the back and neck further. These are removable, too, so if you do not care for them, you can easily take them off.

The shape of this gaming chair is designed to make you feel relaxed, so your gaming or working sessions will become more efficient. It is also highly adjustable and has a sturdy frame. All of these things make it a chair that is perfect for anyone and at a price that won’t break the bank.

DXRacer Racing Series

DXRacing’s Racing Series chairs are probably their most popular and iconic product. They aren’t as big as the Tank and Iron series chairs, but they will work fine for most people. They also come in a crazy amount of different color schemes, so if you’re looking for a specific color chair to match your battlestation, the Racing series might be the best place to start looking.

DXRacer Racing Series Overview

With a race car seat design, mold-shaping foam, and a metal frame, this computer chair is stylish, sturdy, and comfortable—and not to mention decently priced. It comes in orange, red, green, blue, purple, and white and like its predecessors, it is complete with an ergonomic design to make it easier to sit in for extended periods of time.

The backrest is tall, at 34 and a quarter inches, to provide full back support. The back support helps you to sit with better posture and helps to prevent the damage that comes from sitting with poor posture. It even comes with a headrest cushion and lumbar support cushion.

The DXRacer OH/RV001 is also flexible. With the large angle adjuster, you can adjust the recline angle up to 135 degrees. The height of the chair can also be changed easily, with just the flick of a lever. It comes equipped with a tilt mechanism that allows you to tilt up to 14 degrees.

The armrests are also adjustable, up to 90 degrees, and come with adjustable pieces to provide comfort for your shoulders and wrists. The material of both the chair and the armrests is soft and durable, made from a carbon-look vinyl and strong mesh. Flexible and breathable, these materials are designed to last.

The chair features a newly designed, five-point metal base with a gas spring, 3-inch plastic caster wheels, and an imported hydraulic unit. Its warranty, like most of the other chairs in this list, is 24 months for accessories and lifetime for the frame.

Its multiple adjustment points make this chair a one-chair-fits-all-comfort-levels kind of chair, but with a recommended weight limit of fewer than 250 pounds and a non-adjustable seat width, it is not necessarily a one-size-fits-all type of chair. However, this chair would still be a good choice if you’re just looking for something that you can sit comfortably in for long periods of time.

Best PC Gaming Chairs Under $200

If the chairs in the previous category are still worth more money than you are willing to spend right now, then you should consider getting a gaming chair that is more temporary but will still last a decent amount of time. That is the kind of chair that I will discuss in the next category.

As the previous category took a step down in quality from the under $1,000 category, these chairs, likewise, will take a step down from the under $500 category, but the step down is not as big. The chairs in this category will have many of the same features as the previous category.

For example, most of them will still have vinyl seats, although it will be a cheaper vinyl, and while the chairs in the previous category may or may not have had mesh, these chairs will rarely have mesh.

Armrests might not be adjustable in all the ways that they were in the previous sections and the materials used in the chair may wear out. You might also see nylon wheels instead of plastic ones. The chairs in this category will not be as adjustable as the ones in the previous categories, and they also may not hold as much weight, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t hold their own weight.

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Arozzi Enzo

If you don’t quite have the budget for one of the super expensive gaming chairs listed above, that doesn’t mean you don’t have some solid options left to choose between. Arozzi’s Enzo gaming chair is a sleek-looking leather racing-style chair that will serve well for the average size gamer. It has multiple color schemes, but in my opinion its all-black option looks the best to me.

Arozzi Enzo Overview

The ergonomic design of this chair is complemented by thick, high quality padding on the armrests, seat, and back to help improve proper posture and comfort while at the same time keeping back pain and bodily fatigue pain at bay. It comes in black, blue, green, red, orange, and white, so there is a color for everyone and every occasion.

The padding of the seat, back, and armrests is covered over with a synthetic leather that is easy to clean. The seat can be tilted and has a lock function to keep the chair at your preferred tilt angle. The backrest has a height of 30 inches, making it tall enough for most people and the seat is wide and accommodating for heavy-set people.

The chair has a five-point base with twin wheel nylon casters to ensure stability while gaming or working. It also has a built-in 360-degree swivel rotation. The lightweight construction of the chair makes it easy to move.

Despite being so lightweight, however, the chair still has a maximum weight capacity of 230 pounds. You can also quickly adjust its height by pulling the height adjustment handle.

The interesting thing about this chair, though, is that, beyond the tilting mechanism, it also has a rocking function that allows the chair to rock up to 12 degrees in any position. The adjustment wheel sets the desired resistance.

While it has the padded armrests for added comfort and the rocking function, the Arozzi Enzo might not be the best gaming chair for heavy use, as the cheaper materials may not hold up for the same amount of time as the more expensive chairs.

Also, some reviewers mentioned that despite the tilting and rocking functions, it is a bit stiff and firm. But considering what you’re getting for your money, it would make a good temporary upgrade to your current PC gaming chair.

Giantex Executive Racing

Giantex’s Executive Racing chair is another mid-range option for anyone who doesn’t want to break the bank. It comes in a few different color schemes as well. In my opinion, it isn’t the best looking chair on this list, but the really bright accent color options might be exactly what some gamers are looking for.

Giantex Executive Racing Overview

The Giantex Executive Racing Chair has pretty much everything you would expect a medium-priced gaming chair to have. It comes in five colors: blue, green, red, white, yellow. Its seat, covered in synthetic leather, is easy to clean and fade resistant.

This chair is a tall back and comes with a headrest pillow and lumbar cushion for extra comfort. One great thing about the pillows is that you can remove them if you don’t like them.

This gaming chair can’t recline but has a built-in tilt mechanism that enables the chair to tilt from 90 to 150 degrees, meaning it can go from vertical to almost horizontal. It can lock in certain positions, but not all positions.

The armrests on the chair are adjustable in a couple of different ways. You can adjust them vertically by sliding them up and down, or you can adjust them horizontally to give yourself more room in the seat. It does not adjust very far horizontally, though, so it could be problematic for heavier-set gamers who need a little more room in their seat.

A 5-wheel, nylon base and a 360-degree swivel make it easy to move across the floor. The nylon base provides strength and stability, giving the chair a maximum weight capacity of 350 pounds.

With decent build quality and durable materials, this computer chair is the perfect in-between those who don’t want to spend a fortune on a nice chair and those who are looking for something more than a typical office chair. Due to its quality, it should be able to last for a decent amount of time while you save up for a better, more expensive chair.

Best PC Gaming Chairs Under $100

While these chairs seem to be even lower in quality than the previous category, they can still make good, temporary gaming chairs for PCs. They may not last near the same amount of time as the higher priced chairs, but they can still deliver on comfort.

The chairs in the previous two categories had vinyl covered chairs with padding and mold-shaping foam on the inside for added comfort. Most of the chairs in this category, however, usually have chairs with padding and synthetic leather, but may or may not have mold-shaping foam.

These chairs also may have lower maximum weight limits, rubber or plastic wheels instead of nylon wheels, steel frames instead of metal frames, and less time in their warranties. Also, even fewer adjustment options mean even less accommodation to different body types, but there are hacks around most of these, you just need to look them up.

With these chairs, you will essentially be receiving what you buy. But if you’re a gamer who is just looking to buy a cheaper gaming chair until you can afford a more expensive one, these are the ones you want to look at.

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Homall Ergonomic Racing

Who says you can’t get a gaming chair for under $100? Homall’s Ergonomic Racing chair comes in at under $100 and offers a decent option for someone who doesn’t want a boring old standard computer chair, but who doesn’t quite have the budet to spend on the more expensive PC gaming chair options.

Homall Ergonomic Racing Overview

If you’re looking for a chair that you can use both for the office and gaming, then you’re in luck. The Homall Ergonomic Racing chair was designed for both and has that sleek office look while still having the big gaming feel. The chair comes in three color variations: blue, black, and red and while it lacks some of the features of the pricier chairs, it still delivers on comfort and durability.

Even though this chair is made with synthetic leather, it still provides comfortable seating and ample breathability. While the lumbar support on this chair isn’t adjustable like some of the more expensive PC gaming chairs, the high back means that your shoulders don’t go over the top of the chair.

A neat feature about this chair is that it has a rocking function that allows you to rock the chair back and forth. The height is adjustable and has a nice range up and down. The metal structure promises a 280-pound maximum weight capacity.

The chair has padded armrests and 360-degree swivel that makes it easy to turn your attention to multiple screens. The armrests are also adjustable and can slide up, allowing you to push your chair into your desk further and saving space in your room or office.

This chair has rubber wheels with a 360-degree swivel that help the chair roll quietly on hard floors and smooth on carpeted floors. The wheels will also protect your hardwood floors by not leaving any marks or scratches. It even has a lifetime replacement warranty for installation problem and damaged or missing parts.

For a gaming chair under $100, the Homall Ergonomic Racing chair has a lot to offer. It may skimp on some of the finer details that gamers look for, but it will make a good chair to start out with until you can afford a more expensive one.

Best Choice Executive Racing

In addition to Homall’s racing chair, Best Choice’s Executive Racing chair is another affordable gaming chair that has a little bit of style and flair to it. It only comes in blue and black, but if you can live with those colors, this is a decent option if you are working with a tight budget.

Best Choice Executive Racing Overview

The Best Choice Executive Racing Chair, while marketed as an office chair, has an ergonomic design that makes it perfect for any use, whether it be at home or in a college dorm. It is also good for gaming, as the chair has padding in the armrests, the back of the chair, and the seat of the chair.

The chair’s bucket seat is made with synthetic leather. Even though its manufacturers list it as a high back chair, it may only come up to your upper back, depending on how tall you are. The back of the chair molds and supports your spinal column.

There is one thing about the back support in this chair that you have to watch out for, though. Because the lumbar support is not adjustable, if your torso is too short or long for the contoured part of the lumbar support, sitting in the chair for lengthy periods of time could become uncomfortable.

While the chair does lean back, the backrest is extremely straight and takes some time to get used to. The armrests on this model are not adjustable, but you can get adjustable armrests on other models of Best Choice chairs.

The Executive Racing Chair has a steel base with 360-degree swivel rotation and plastic dual-wheel casters. It comes equipped with tilt adjustment, and the seat’s height can be adjusted up to 21 inches. There is a 60-day manufacturer warranty.

This chair has a maximum weight limit of 260 pounds, and a seat width of 18 inches between the armrests, which is quite roomy for a chair in this price range. Although it is designed for both office and gaming use, some reviewers have said that it is not comfortable to sit in for more than a couple hours. This could be a setback for a pro gamer, but if you buy it as a temporary chair, it should not be much of a problem.

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There are many gaming chairs to choose from, and just as many, if not more, factors to consider before choosing one. If high quality and durability are what you’re looking for and the price isn’t a problem, then the chairs in the under $1,000 category will be perfect for you.

But if high-quality and durability is still a factor, but you don’t want to spend that much money, the chairs in the under $500 category are probably your best bet, at least to start out with. They tend to last longer than the chairs in the under $200 and the under $100 categories and offer more while still being relatively affordable.

Finding the best gaming chair for you can be challenging and time-consuming, but getting the right one does not have to mean breaking the bank. There is a perfect chair for you, and at a price you can afford.